This code describes recognised and preferred work practices for work on trees near power lines and sets out the minimum standards of safety and safe work methods.

Table of Contents

NOTICE OF ISSUE
FOREWORD
SUMMARY OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS CODE

Origins
Purpose
Terminology
Acknowledgement
Further information

DEFINITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CODE

1. GENERAL

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Variations

2. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

2.1 General
2.2 Treat all power lines as live
2.3 Legal requirement
2.4 Safe minimum approach distances
2.5 Adverse weather conditions

3. TRAINING

3.1 General
3.2 Minimum requirements
3.3 Employers
3.4 Principal training and education subjects
3.5 Additional training for close working
3.6 Refresher training

4. GENERAL SAFETY

4.1 General
4.2 Protective clothing
4.3 First aid
4.4 Rescue
4.5 Traffic control
4.6 Fire protection

5. MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES

6. USE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

6.1 Elevating platform vehicles (EPVs)
6.2 Ropes
6.3 Ladders
6.4 Safety harnesses
6.5 Pruning tools

7. WORK METHODS WITHIN THE "ANY TREE WORKER ZONE "

8. WORK METHODS WITHIN THE "COMPETENT WORKER ZONE"

8.1 General
     8.1.3 Emergencies
     8.1.4 Competent workers
8.2 Before starting work
     8.2.1 Job Briefing
     8.2.2 Communications
     8.2.3 Permission
     8.2.4 Hazard identification
     8.2.5 Minimum approach distances
8.3 During work
     8.3.1 Minimum approach distances
     8.3.2 Safe climbing, pruning and felling procedures
     8.3.3 Weather conditions

9. WORK METHODS IN THE "CLOSE WORKING ZONE"

General

9.1 Work manual
9.2 Equipment, vehicle and work standards
9.3 Electrical protection and electrical reclose blocks
9.4 Control of work area
9.5 Insulated tools and equipment
9.6 Competent workers
9.7 Before commencing work
     9.7.1 Tool insulation distance
     9.7.2 Auto-reclosers and protection
9.8 During work
     9.8.1 Approved work procedure
     9.8.2 Tools and equipment
     9.8.3 Tool insulation distances
     9.8.4 Safe climbing and pruning procedures
     9.8.5 Communications

APPENDIX 1: ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE
APPENDIX 2: CLOSE WORKING
APPENDIX 3: NEW ZEALAND LAWS AND STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN THIS CODE